Rabu, 18 April 2012

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China seeks influence in Arctic region

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:47:22 +1000

China is seeking a foothold in the Arctic region, with a bid for permanent observer status of the eight-member Arctic Council.

China set to become the world's largest market for robots

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:47:18 +1000

China's economic boom has long been driven by a seemingly limitless labour force producing goods at a cost the rest of the world can't match.

Abuses under Malaysia's ISA may continue under new laws

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:47:16 +1000

The Malaysian government is considering releasing prisoners detained under the scrapped Internal Security Act, after passing a new bill to replace it this week.

Tokyo governor plans to buy past of disputed islands

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:47:14 +1000

The governor of Tokyo Shintaro Ishihara says he plans to use public money to buy a group of islands at the centre of a dispute between Japan and China.

Chinese deported from Palau amid spy accusations

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:47:12 +1000

Twenty-five Chinese nationals involved in an illegal incursion into the waters of the Pacific Island nation of Palau have been released from prison and are flying home.

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